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Garage Recommendations

Last post by Seagull « 12 Aug 2025, 10:59

by Seagull » 12 Aug 2025, 10:59

Hi

Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I've just re-located to North Yorkshire and am looking for recommendations for a garage/bodyshop in the...

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Last post by Seagull
12 Aug 2025, 10:59
transaxle adjuster ring oring

Last post by Rascal « 11 Aug 2025, 19:49
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by Rascal » 09 Aug 2025, 15:46

hi all just wanted to check a few things b4 I attempt.. my driveshaft output on my 1.6 jx 5 speed box is weeping, iv previously changed the seal ...

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Last post by Rascal
11 Aug 2025, 19:49
Fuel filler seal help

Last post by maxstu « 10 Aug 2025, 15:41
Replies: 7
by jordan01070 » 09 Aug 2025, 15:57

Sorry If this is the wrong place but I need some help, the fuel filler neck seal has perished and I am going away on Tuesday does anybody know where...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Aug 2025, 15:41
Offside Brake Hard Pipe to T Piece Removal

Last post by maxstu « 05 Aug 2025, 12:53
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by maxstu » 04 Aug 2025, 14:50

Replacing the hard pipe on front right. One piece running from right flex hose to T Piece.

Is it possible to remove and replace without a total...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Aug 2025, 12:53
Tappets t25

Last post by Simon Baxter « 31 Jul 2025, 13:45
Replies: 17
by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 10:06
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Hi all, I have a1983 t25 1900 water cooled,it won't run right since I adjusted the tappets, I did the run them down untill no play then 11/2 turns,...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
31 Jul 2025, 13:45
Vw T25 specialist garages

Last post by slowcoach « 30 Jul 2025, 18:24
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by dcworm57 » 30 Jul 2025, 15:07

Can anyone recommend any VW T25 / VW garages , specialists who know and care about these vans, that are up North . Well , North of Manchester really...

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Last post by slowcoach
30 Jul 2025, 18:24
T25 1986 automatic gearbox problem

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jul 2025, 16:35
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by LittleNik » 04 May 2025, 18:15
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Hi, we have a T25 1986 campervan with an automatic gearbox (2.1 litre engine, unleaded - don't know if that's relevant). Bought 12 months ago from...
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Last post by maxstu
30 Jul 2025, 16:35
Won't restart if engine is hot...

Last post by tomstep « 29 Jul 2025, 14:30
Replies: 35
by stephencoley » 23 Mar 2016, 14:32
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Hi... Just want to pick your brains.

Got a 1.9 petrol water-cooled 1984 bus and we've had an intermittent fuel/starting problem pretty much since...
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Last post by tomstep
29 Jul 2025, 14:30
Garages in London for a 1987 T25 WBX, Fuel injected, automatic.

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jul 2025, 11:28
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by onscrean » 27 Jul 2025, 12:38

Hello all!

I’m based in east London (Mile End and looking for a mechanic who knows VW T25’s as we’ve not had the best luck so far. Any...

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jul 2025, 11:28
Fuel tank

Last post by wayne « 28 Jul 2025, 16:51
Replies: 2
by wayne » 28 Jul 2025, 15:36

Hi all, still trying to get my 1983 to run properly, when I take to be hose of the tank fuel doesn't run out of the tank, put the hose on a give it a...

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Last post by wayne
28 Jul 2025, 16:51
1.9 DG running fine, now nothing

Last post by 300CE « 27 Jul 2025, 20:24
Replies: 24
by willmagrath » 21 Jun 2025, 12:11
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Hi all, was driving back from france last week and it stumbled a few times at low revs, then it just died and won't restart. AA man was convinced it...
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Last post by 300CE
27 Jul 2025, 20:24
Spade end on side of distributor

Last post by T3luestar « 26 Jul 2025, 20:57
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by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 10:58

Hi I have an empty spade end of the side of my distributor, 1983 T25,is it an earth,not had a wire on it ever as far as I can remember, thanks wayne

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Last post by T3luestar
26 Jul 2025, 20:57
Rocker Covers won't stop leaking.. HELP!!!!

Last post by wayne « 26 Jul 2025, 10:14
Replies: 6
by simihutch » 16 Jul 2025, 19:06

PLEASE can anyone help with this one?

I'm fairly experienced with the engine but this one has brought me to my knees!

I CANNOT stop both sides...

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Last post by wayne
26 Jul 2025, 10:14
North Yorkshire garage / howling sound

Last post by matteo « 26 Jul 2025, 09:55

by matteo » 26 Jul 2025, 09:55

Hi all,

Does anyone have a VW garage recommendation for North Yorkshire please? Ideally Wetherby-Thirsk-Ripon area.
We travelled up yesterday and...

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Last post by matteo
26 Jul 2025, 09:55
Tappets T25 water cooled

Last post by wayne « 26 Jul 2025, 07:54

by wayne » 26 Jul 2025, 07:54

Hi all I have a 1983 T25 and it won't run properly since I adjusted the tappets, I used the 11/2 turns, but this seems odd to me because your pushing...

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Last post by wayne
26 Jul 2025, 07:54
Would this work

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 24 Jul 2025, 08:12
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 24 Jul 2025, 08:04

Last time I broke down, the RAC got me going by cleaning the carb at the float chamber level. Jets etc. If it were to happen again would spraying...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
24 Jul 2025, 08:12
Carb identification help

Last post by RedHotFrank « 21 Jul 2025, 20:15
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by RedHotFrank » 09 Jul 2025, 20:52

Hi all, I have a weber carb on my '84 T25. I want to strip down and recon it so I need to know what recon kit to buy and therefore what model of...

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Last post by RedHotFrank
21 Jul 2025, 20:15
Softening fuel hoses

Last post by multisi « 21 Jul 2025, 15:45
Replies: 1
by DevonAid » 21 Jul 2025, 14:51

We've heard it all before - regularly check/replace your fuel hoses to avoid leaks (& fires!), particularly as modern fuels appear more aggressive to...

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Last post by multisi
21 Jul 2025, 15:45
Running lean

Last post by Michael4 « 21 Jul 2025, 08:28
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by Michael4 » 17 Jul 2025, 08:58

Whilst doing the MOT the tester, old school, showed me the screen on his machine that tests emissions. On the only relevant test (Co2?) the maximum...

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Last post by Michael4
21 Jul 2025, 08:28
CV joint boot come away (new)

Last post by muttleypup « 20 Jul 2025, 10:48
Replies: 4
by Rusty84 » 19 Jul 2025, 15:29

Hi,

The boot on a pretty damn new cv joint has come away.
Is there any chance of me taking it off and poking it back in or is it a new one?
The...

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Last post by muttleypup
20 Jul 2025, 10:48
What has just happened??

Last post by TwinTurbo « 20 Jul 2025, 06:44
Replies: 7
by WasserBoy » 17 Jul 2025, 18:02

So i have spent hours today changing my Coolant flushing the whole van twice until water ran through clear, lovely!!! i was using a large flat box...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
20 Jul 2025, 06:44
Flywheel metal seal.

Last post by Vinnit25badbug84 « 18 Jul 2025, 23:43

by Vinnit25badbug84 » 18 Jul 2025, 23:43

Hi help would be much appreciated. I have a 1982 2.0lt cu engine and upon taking the flywheel off found that it has a metal seal and a felt seal, I...

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Last post by Vinnit25badbug84
18 Jul 2025, 23:43
Front to back cooling pipes

Last post by patrickpawsey « 18 Jul 2025, 09:34
Replies: 6
by patrickpawsey » 14 Jul 2025, 16:13

Hi all,

I've checked under my 1990 1.9DG to check the condition of the front to back cooling pipes as we're going on a longish trip next month. They...

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Last post by patrickpawsey
18 Jul 2025, 09:34
Anti-roll bar

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jul 2025, 06:20
Replies: 1
by egoruwfka » 17 Jul 2025, 06:08

Hello. My anti-roll bar bushes need replacing, can my van be driven (carefully) without the bar and drop links in place, whilst I clean up/paint...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Jul 2025, 06:20
Brake Pipe Bolt Seized

Last post by maxstu « 16 Jul 2025, 18:35
Replies: 18
by maxstu » 12 Jul 2025, 13:54
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Can't separate these two. And the higher solid pipe nut is getting damaged.
Any tips please. No leaking fluid. Just sprayed with penetrating oil....
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Last post by maxstu
16 Jul 2025, 18:35
Engine lid insulation

Last post by Dueller « 14 Jul 2025, 19:03
Replies: 1
by matteo » 29 Jun 2025, 21:21

Hi,

The engine lid on my van is lined with some kind of fibre, which is retained with thin plastic and wire. I guess it's there to protect against...

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Last post by Dueller
14 Jul 2025, 19:03
Bent 5-sp gear lever

Last post by Dueller « 14 Jul 2025, 18:58
Replies: 15
by PaulFDennis » 29 Jun 2025, 16:39
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I’ve had two T25’s, a 1987 2.1 Caravelle and now a 1991 1.9 DG Autohomes Komet. Both had bent gear sticks and this seems to be a very common issue....
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Last post by Dueller
14 Jul 2025, 18:58
optimum RPM range for a CT1600 engine on the highway?

Last post by Flint « 09 Jul 2025, 22:31
Replies: 2
by Flint » 07 Jul 2025, 19:45

Wondering what is the recommended cruising RPM and or speed for a CT1600 engine on highway?

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Last post by Flint
09 Jul 2025, 22:31
VEGE JX engine identification

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jul 2025, 15:07
Replies: 1
by Rubbersoul71 » 06 Jul 2025, 16:15

So...
Is there any way of identifying the manufacture date of a VEGE engine from the plate on the engine block?

Sadly, there's no details of an...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Jul 2025, 15:07
First T25 camper potential purchase

Last post by ralphstar25 « 05 Jul 2025, 14:49

by ralphstar25 » 05 Jul 2025, 14:49

Hi all,

First time camper van buyer. Going to view a local T25 later, can anyone advise what to look out for with this particular model? TIA :)

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Last post by ralphstar25
05 Jul 2025, 14:49
Jammed heater control

Last post by AlBundy « 05 Jul 2025, 09:50
Replies: 10
by AlBundy » 21 Jun 2025, 16:03

Well not fully jammed, just jammed together. I can't move the top 2 levers independently, they both move at the same time. It feels mechanical just...

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Last post by AlBundy
05 Jul 2025, 09:50
2.1 fuel injection injectors, share you experiences

Last post by cobblers « 03 Jul 2025, 10:50
Replies: 11
by Aidan » 29 Jun 2025, 12:35

I have only used genuine VW / Bosch injectors.
I have had a few sets cleaned/tested by the place in Hull that no longer seems to be trading, and the...

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Last post by cobblers
03 Jul 2025, 10:50
2.1 DJ Camshaft

Last post by maxstu « 03 Jul 2025, 07:36
Replies: 7
by TwinTurbo » 28 Jun 2025, 14:55

Are these available anywhere?

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Last post by maxstu
03 Jul 2025, 07:36
T25 servicing in Cumbria?

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 02 Jul 2025, 21:47
Replies: 3
by Westy123 » 13 Jun 2018, 19:33

Just wondering if anyone knows of a reliable garage in or around Kendal that knows their way around a T25??

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
02 Jul 2025, 21:47
GAZ suspension

Last post by Da dan « 02 Jul 2025, 20:48
Replies: 3
by Rascal » 14 Jun 2025, 07:55

Just wondering if anyone has Gaz shocks fitted to their T25. I know Brickworks offer spax and other options. But windered if. Anyone has the Gaz...

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Last post by Da dan
02 Jul 2025, 20:48
Pierberg 2e3 settings

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:53
Replies: 14
by TONYT25T25 » 01 Jul 2025, 19:47

Still having issues with my carb, it starts ok from cold with a bit of encouragement from the accelerator pedal. But revs do not drop when engine...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
02 Jul 2025, 19:53
Sealant On New Water Jacket Seal? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:44
Replies: 3
by huggy76 » 23 Jun 2025, 19:14

Evening all

I’ll soon be fitting my new water jacket seal and was wondering, do I put the sealant on both sides of the new seal or just on the...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:44
Oil pump removal with pulley fitted?? Updated 2/7/25

Last post by huggy76 « 02 Jul 2025, 19:38
Replies: 5
by huggy76 » 24 Jun 2025, 11:04

Sorry for all the questions but can the oil pump on a DG engine be removed without removing the crankshaft pulley?
I was going to change the gaskets...

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Last post by huggy76
02 Jul 2025, 19:38
T25 gearbox 2nd to 3rd issue

Last post by Aidan « 02 Jul 2025, 07:23
Replies: 8
by Matthew » 29 Jun 2025, 09:09

Hi there, I've owned my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled for the last 5 years. I replaced the 4 speed gearbox about 4 years ago with a recon box, Its been...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Jul 2025, 07:23
Rear suspension wishbones: a cautionary tale

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Jul 2025, 17:18
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 30 Jun 2025, 12:13

Despite regular spannering and checking of our van, the offside rear suspension wishbone was suddenly found to be in urgent need of replacement....

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Last post by SurfT25
01 Jul 2025, 17:18
engine racing

Last post by TwinTurbo « 29 Jun 2025, 07:04
Replies: 2
by Freddievan » 22 Jun 2025, 16:36

Engine starts ok, revs a bit high as you would expect with the choke. Engine settles but once it gets hot the revs sound excessive when idling....

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Last post by TwinTurbo
29 Jun 2025, 07:04
North Kent VW specialist

Last post by maxstu « 28 Jun 2025, 12:02
Replies: 3
by saspey » 23 Jun 2025, 19:40

Looking for personal recommendations for a VW specialist in the North Kent area. I'm a recent convert to the T25 and looking for someone I can trust...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Jun 2025, 12:02
1.9 DG 5 Speed Manual help

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2025, 10:09
Replies: 2
by T3_Rourke » 24 Jun 2025, 08:17

Morning all,

Just a quick one on something that I imagine has been touched on multiple times but I can't seem to find anything that is either new...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2025, 10:09
Need some advice on cutting out

Last post by Africatwin « 25 Jun 2025, 06:59
Replies: 13
by Africatwin » 03 May 2025, 13:20

This is a real intermittent issue so I’m struggling to put my finger on what could be the problem.

The reason I’m posting is because it happened...

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Last post by Africatwin
25 Jun 2025, 06:59
small mercies

Last post by Jim San « 25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Replies: 5
by Jim San » 16 Jun 2025, 18:07

When it comes to sheared bolts, sometimes you just have to be grateful it's just bad and not terrible

As my clueless stripdown i sheared a bolt...

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Last post by Jim San
25 Jun 2025, 06:41
Pierburg 2e3 automatic choke

Last post by T3_Rourke « 24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Replies: 2
by PaulFDennis » 19 Jun 2025, 15:04

Many years ago we had a 1987 T25 Caravelle with the 2.1L fuel injected engine. Once the children had grown up and moved on we reluctantly sold it....

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Last post by T3_Rourke
24 Jun 2025, 06:49
Help confirming correct belt length - 1.6CS

Last post by Gunter98 « 23 Jun 2025, 18:36
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by Gunter98 » 23 Jun 2025, 15:15

Hi,

Sorry for the basic question but this has been baking my head all afternoon. Current belts are as below:

A - 6283MC - which I believe is a...

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Last post by Gunter98
23 Jun 2025, 18:36
Greasing

Last post by shepster « 23 Jun 2025, 08:53
Replies: 7
by simonmarsh » 21 Jun 2025, 16:35

Hello- firstly apologies if this has been covered before- I have looked but couldn’t find anything. Secondly, apologies also if this is a daft...

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Last post by shepster
23 Jun 2025, 08:53
T25 1.6td Diesel injector pump leak

Last post by Michael c « 22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Replies: 5
by Michael c » 22 Jun 2025, 15:52

Have a leak on my injector pump somewhere at the bottom. Looking for a specialist or someone with knowledge to repair. In the south Cheshire area...

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Last post by Michael c
22 Jun 2025, 19:44
Torque setting for JX manifold studs and nuts.

Last post by HarryMann « 21 Jun 2025, 14:56
Replies: 3
by rob1927 » 10 Jul 2019, 14:24

Hello, could anyone advise me the correct torque measurement for the manifold studs(fitted to cylinder head)on my 1.6TD? And also once the studs are...

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Last post by HarryMann
21 Jun 2025, 14:56

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